EnterTheHero

Rise of the Adepts: Septima Strikers (ASG PowerPunk/Futuristic) [Reboot]

@Ryougu They'd need a dispatch order. That would likely take some kind of transmission. Basically, Tadashi is listening to what's effectively a police scanner.

Rise of the Adepts: Septima Strikers (ASG PowerPunk/Futuristic) [Reboot]

@Ryougu He also doesn't know how far along they are. But he doesn't want to take any risks. He just knows they're on their way. Shall I clarify that?

Rise of the Adepts: Septima Strikers (ASG PowerPunk/Futuristic) [Reboot]

@Ryougu He's picking up on the strike force's comms, as well.

Rise of the Adepts: Septima Strikers (ASG PowerPunk/Futuristic) [Reboot]

@Ryougu He's accessing Hiroki's phone, not Itachi's.

Rise of the Adepts: Septima Strikers (ASG PowerPunk/Futuristic) [Reboot]

Tadashi Moritomi//the_C0rsair
Boardwalk

~~

To anyone else, the slim Japanese man standing near the docks of the Boardwalk District would have seemed like a particularly-intense tourist, or possibly homeless man. He was neither of these, of course, but that was rather the point; it generally behooved a highly-skilled mercenary to not look like a highly-skilled mercenary. His fingers twitched as his eyes darted back and forth across his vision, glancing quickly at screens only he could see. Aside from his roving eyes and twitching fingers, he seemed utterly impassive. In reality, however, he was, to put it bluntly, quite nettled.

Tadashi suppressed an irritated growl as he witnessed the ferry crash. Incompetents. He knew he should have been on that damn ship- if he had been, this wouldn't have happened. Hell, he might have even been able to stop the hijacking attempt before it even began- that was one of the many perks of being able to intercept signals with his brain. By the time the signal to attack was even sent out, his Legion would have had the hijackers surrounded, a bead on each of their squishy little heads. He'd have had the situation cleared and have his client to the safe house by teatime. But no. He was to... "wait." He hated waiting. It always ruined everything. Case in point.

His drones were surreptitiously surveying the impact site, attempting to locate the little guttersnipe he was supposed to be "escorting." Hopefully he hadn't been killed in the crash. His father might take issue with that. And by issue, he meant, "attempt to follow through on my threat to kill you should my son be hurt." And he really didn't want that- he'd hate to have to go to ground just because of some... mundane. Or worse, have to kill the fellow. He may not have many moral scruples, but killing an innocent man because he was acting moronic out of grief definitely violated at least one of them.

Regardless, he had to act quickly- this was a Sumeragi city, which meant any second now, their "police," or whatever they called them, would be on their way to investigate. At the very least, emergency services would be on approach, for sure. Maybe scoop up a few new "recruits," while they were at it. It was impossible to know when they'd be dispatched, or how long it would take them to get there- he was good, but no one was that good- but he knew enough about the company's MO to know what they were going to do next about this... situation. He had to act fast.

An alert from one of his drones caught his attention. One of them had pinged on an individual that matched the picture he'd been given of his target. Thankfully, he seemed okay. Roughed up slightly, maybe, but alive. Good enough. He concentrated through the drone that was closest to his client, trying to find anything he could attach his Septima to and get his attention. Two things caught his attention, though it was difficult at this range- a personal smartphone, and a private comms device. Tadashi almost growled. As much as he'd like to hack the private device, and thus ensure his own privacy, he was on the clock, such as it was, and using his power to decrypt, as well as transmitting at this range, would take too long. He would just have to relay through his drones and hope Sumeragi wouldn't be able to pick up the call.

He concentrated, tweaking a few things here or there, placing a call with his powers. It was a bit strenuous at this range, especially given he was already controlling at least six drones, but it was worth it- he'd have plenty enough power to pull it off in time. The call connected, and Tadashi waited for the kid to answer.

@Letter Bee

Accidental Magical Girl CYOA

@Ariamis I'm down. I've needed an excuse to post, lately, anyway. Been studying for my postal service exam.

Rise of the Adepts: Septima Strikers (ASG PowerPunk/Futuristic) [Reboot]

"How cute. You think I'm alone?"

~

Name: Tadashi Moritomi
Nickname: the_C0rsair (Hacker callsign)
Age: 19
Eyes: Gold
Hair: Black
Description: In a word, disheveled. His clothes, while matching, are rumpled and worn in places. His hair is half-assedly pulled into an untidy ponytail, and he bears a scruffy half-grown beard on his angular face. It's a miracle his glasses aren't similarly askew, if only because he needs them to see. Underneath the shabby exterior, however, there is much more to find. His eyes are clear, bright, and calculating, piercing associates and prospective clients where they stand with his gaze. While slim and somewhat short of stature, his body is toned, lithe, and strong for someone of his size. It's clear that the slovenly appearance is at least partially a ruse to catch the unwary off-guard, but to what extent is uncertain.
Country of Origin: Ethnicity- Japanese; Birthplace- Hawaii
Condition: Adept
Biography: Tadashi Moritomi hasn't been "normal" since as long as he can remember. Even as a child, there was something almost unnerving about his demeanor- quiet, solemn, piercingly observant. He preferred to stay inside and read and learn to going outside with other children. His parents watched his development with concern; though he seemed polite and well-adjusted enough, his seeming aversion to socializing with others threw up a number of red flags. Whatever the case, things only got worse when his Adept powers manifested.

While his parents did their best to support their child, even being an Adept, the rest of the world wasn't as forgiving of Tadashi's apparent sin. In school, he was bullied and ostracized by his peers. Other places, he was looked upon with scorn and fear whenever it was discovered that he was an Adept. Some- very few, but enough- threatened or even tried unsuccessfully to hurt or kill him, for no reason other than being who and what he was. In any case, Tadashi's life suffered upheaval after upheaval, as they were forced to move often to try and protect their son whenever the bullying would become too intense.

In this, Tadashi's introverted nature was more of a blessing than a curse- after all, he couldn't miss what he never really had in the first place. Finding that his spurning of his peers was justified by their treatment of him, Tadashi turned his attention inward, to his Septimal powers. In private, he began developing them, learning more about how to control them. He learned to sense and read the signals on the air, and then how to control them. He voraciously sought after knowledge, using his powers to effectively funnel information directly into his mind. His fellow students' ire meant less than nothing to Tadashi- he knew he was better than them in every way, and he was secure enough in that knowledge that he never needed to prove it.

As intelligent as he was, however, it would almost prove for naught- after graduating, Tadashi found his future seemingly closed off to him in all ways because of his Adept status. No one wanted to hire him, no college or university willing to grant him admission. He almost gave up hope... until Sumeragi caught wind of his abilities. They offered him a job working for their technical department, developing surveillance and power technology for them, which, having no other options available, he accepted. But perhaps hiring an individual with near-omniscience was not the most sound of ideas.

As Tadashi worked with Sumeragi, he kept the wider scope of his powers a closely held secret, trying to distance himself from the Sumeragi leash as much as possible. Each day, he secretly probed around the company's files, trying to gain the transparency that he knew the company would not provide. His natural distrust and paranoia ended up paying off, stumbling upon a secret so horrific, that even he was repulsed by it. Knowing what he knew, he could not, in good conscience, continue working for them. Cutting his losses, Tadashi broke away from Sumeragi, taking enough equipment with him to sustain himself.

Nowadays, Tadashi has used the "startup" he stole from his former employers to make a name for himself as the hacker and mercenary known as "the_C0rsair," taking only jobs that aligned closely enough to his newfound moral scruples. And with each successful mission and each paycheck, Tadashi is planning, plotting, scheming. Building weapons and tools for the sole purpose of fulfilling his newly found life goal: cutting Sumeragi down to size.

Gear

Left Lens: Vigor Lens (restores SP faster)
Right Lens: Recharge Lens (increases EP recovery rate)
Ring: Traction Ring (single dash ability)
Pendant: Shield Medallion (Damage reduction)

Skills

Mobility

Run (25)
Jump (25)
Wall Slide (25)
Wall Jump (25)
Dash (50)
Air-Hop [Gear/Septima] (50)

Total Cost: 200

Combat

Weapon Familiarity- Twin Pistols [Small] (10)
Weapon Training- Twin Pistols [Small] (15)
Hacking/Technology Overload (30)

Total Cost: 55

Gear

Techno Boot (25)
Gáe Buidhe/Gáe Dearg (50)- A pair of twin pistols attuned to Tadashi's Septima, colored black with gold and red highlights, respectively. Using his powers, Tadashi can increase the power of his pistols' shots far beyond their normal capabilities. He can also fire special bullets that directly link Tadashi to whatever technological device they strike, allowing him to control them with far greater ease.
Combat Suit (60)

Total Cost: 135

Septima
Name: Override
Element: Technology (Reality Manipulation, 500)
Color: Gold

Powers

• Astral Legion [Remote Manipulation: Tool] (25)- A squadron of armed combat drones built and controlled by Tadashi's Septimal powers. They can be used for surveillance, defending choke points, direct combat, fire support, and more.
• Astral Mind [Remote Manipulation: Mass] (50)- Tadashi can sense, understand, and manipulate various electronic signals, allowing him to telepathically survey through camera feeds, internet signals, and the like. He can also access and hack into computers in this way. The effect is amplified on any target he's struck with Buidhe or Dearg's special bullets.
• Can't Stop The Signal [Remote Manipulation: Animal] (75)- By concentrating, Tadashi can override control over any non-sapient robot, drone, or similar entity, binding them to his control. Depending on encryption strength, this process can take time. This power's effectiveness increases when used on any target he's struck with Buidhe or Dearg's special bullets.
• High Capacity [Remote Manipulation: Group] (50)- Tadashi can control large groups of robotic subordinates at once, either those of his Astral Legion, or those he's taken control of using Can't Stop The Signal. His limits aren't well-defined, though it does depend on his EP reserves how many he can bring to bear at once, and for how long.

Total Cost: 200

Build: Average
SP: 1/1
Special Skills:

• Recharge: Absorption Protocol (100)- Absorbs ambient energy and converts it into Septimal Energy, fully recharging Tadashi's EP.
• TBD

Kudos
1000 Kudos base + 200 (selling SP) = 1200
Used: 1190
Remaining: 10

Rise of the Adepts: Septima Strikers (ASG PowerPunk/Futuristic) [Reboot]

"How cute. You think I'm alone?"

~

Name: Tadashi Moritomi
Nickname: C0rsair (Hacker callsign)
Age: 19
Eyes: Gold
Hair: Black
Description: In a word, disheveled. His clothes, while matching, are rumpled and worn in places. His hair is half-assedly pulled into an untidy ponytail, and he bears a scruffy half-grown beard on his angular face. It's a miracle his glasses aren't similarly askew, if only because he needs them to see. Underneath the shabby exterior, however, there is much more to find. His eyes are clear, bright, and calculating, piercing associates and prospective clients where they stand with his gaze. While slim and somewhat short of stature, his body is toned, lithe, and strong for someone of his size. It's clear that the slovenly appearance is at least partially a ruse to catch the unwary off-guard, but to what extent is uncertain.
Country of Origin: Ethnicity- Japanese; Birthplace- Hawaii
Condition: Adept
Biography: Tadashi Moritomi hasn't been "normal" since as long as he can remember. Even as a child, there was something almost unnerving about his demeanor- quiet, solemn, piercingly observant. He preferred to stay inside and read and learn to going outside with other children. His parents watched his development with concern; though he seemed polite and well-adjusted enough, his seeming aversion to socializing with others threw up a number of red flags. Whatever the case, things only got worse when his Adept powers manifested.

While his parents did their best to support their child, even being an Adept, the rest of the world wasn't as forgiving of Tadashi's apparent sin. In school, he was bullied and ostracized by his peers. Other places, he was looked upon with scorn and fear whenever it was discovered that he was an Adept. Some- very few, but enough- threatened or even tried unsuccessfully to hurt or kill him, for no reason other than being who and what he was. In any case, Tadashi's life suffered upheaval after upheaval, as they were forced to move often to try and protect their son whenever the bullying would become too intense.

In this, Tadashi's introverted nature was more of a blessing than a curse- after all, he couldn't miss what he never really had in the first place. Finding that his spurning of his peers was justified by their treatment of him, Tadashi turned his attention inward, to his Septimal powers. In private, he began developing them, learning more about how to control them. He learned to sense and read the signals on the air, and then how to control them. He voraciously sought after knowledge, using his powers to effectively funnel information directly into his mind. His fellow students' ire meant less than nothing to Tadashi- he knew he was better than them in every way, and he was secure enough in that knowledge that he never needed to prove it.

As intelligent as he was, however, it would almost prove for naught- after graduating, Tadashi found his future seemingly closed off to him in all ways because of his Adept status. No one wanted to hire him, no college or university willing to grant him admission. He almost gave up hope... until Sumeragi caught wind of his abilities. They offered him a job working for their technical department, developing surveillance and power technology for them, which, having no other options available, he accepted. But perhaps hiring an individual with near-omniscience was not the most sound of ideas.

As Tadashi worked with Sumeragi, he kept the wider scope of his powers a closely held secret, trying to distance himself from the Sumeragi leash as much as possible. Each day, he secretly probed around the company's files, trying to gain the transparency that he knew the company would not provide. His natural distrust and paranoia ended up paying off, stumbling upon a secret so horrific, that even he was repulsed by it. Knowing what he knew, he could not, in good conscience, continue working for them. Cutting his losses, Tadashi broke away from Sumeragi, taking enough equipment with him to sustain himself.

Nowadays, Tadashi has used the "startup" he stole from his former employers to make a name for himself as the hacker and mercenary known as "C0rsair," taking only jobs that aligned closely enough to his newfound moral scruples. And with each successful mission and each paycheck, Tadashi is planning, plotting, scheming. Building weapons and tools for the sole purpose of fulfilling his newly found life goal: cutting Sumeragi down to size.

Gear

Left Lens: Vigor Lens (restores SP faster)
Right Lens: Recharge Lens (increases EP recovery rate)
Ring: Traction Ring (single dash ability)
Pendant: Shield Medallion (Damage reduction)

Skills]

Mobility

Run (25)
Jump (25)
Wall Slide (25)
Wall Jump (25)
Dash (50)
Air-Hop [Gear/Septima] (50)

Total Cost: 200

Combat

Weapon Familiarity- Twin Pistols [Small] (10)
Weapon Training- Twin Pistols [Small] (15)
Hacking/Technology Overload (30)

Total Cost: 55

Gear

Techno Boot (25)
Gáe Buidhe/Gáe Dearg (50)- A pair of twin pistols attuned to Tadashi's Septima, colored black with gold and red highlights, respectively. Using his powers, Tadashi can increase the power of his pistols' shots far beyond their normal capabilities. He can also fire special bullets that directly link Tadashi to whatever technological device they strike, allowing him to control them with far greater ease.
Combat Suit (60)

Total Cost: 135

Septima
Name: Override
Element: Technology (Reality Manipulation, 500)
Color: Gold

Powers

• Astral Legion [Remote Manipulation: Tool] (25)- A squadron of armed combat drones built and controlled by Tadashi's Septimal powers. They can be used for surveillance, defending choke points, direct combat, fire support, and more.
• Astral Mind [Remote Manipulation: Mass] (50)- Tadashi can sense, understand, and manipulate various electronic signals, allowing him to telepathically survey through camera feeds, internet signals, and the like. He can also access and hack into computers in this way. The effect is amplified on any target he's struck with Buidhe or Dearg's special bullets.
• Can't Stop The Signal [Remote Manipulation: Animal] (75)- By concentrating, Tadashi can override control over any non-sapient robot, drone, or similar entity, binding them to his control. Depending on encryption strength, this process can take time. This power's effectiveness increases when used on any target he's struck with Buidhe or Dearg's special bullets.
• High Capacity [Remote Manipulation: Group] (50)- Tadashi can control large groups of robotic subordinates at once, either those of his Astral Legion, or those he's taken control of using Can't Stop The Signal. His limits aren't well-defined, though it does depend on his EP reserves how many he can bring to bear at once, and for how long.

Total Cost: 200

Build: Average
SP: 1/1
Special Skills:

• Recharge: Absorption Protocol (100)- Absorbs ambient energy and converts it into Septimal Energy, fully recharging Tadashi's EP.
• TBD

Kudos
1000 Kudos base + 200 (selling SP) = 1200
Used: 1190
Remaining: 10

Accidental Magical Girl CYOA

I'll post today when I get an opportunity.

Accidental Magical Girl CYOA

So, I rolled up all the Verdant Champions, and uh...

...You all should be glad I can't field all of them at once. Here's why:

The Dragon

Verdant Champion: Phlegethon, The Dragon

Contract Type: Bloodline
Weapon Type: Melee/Ranged (STR +1, AGI +1, VIT +1); Crimson Fangs
Body Type: Overdeveloped (STR +1)
Outfit: Flowing (STR +1)

Age: 13
Specialization: Fire (STR +3), Beast (STR/AGI/VIT +1)
Power: Barrage
Perks: Dual Weapon [Silver Coin], Flexibility (AGI +1), Eternal Style, Masculinity (LCK +1), Enhanced Sustenance (VIT +1), [Gold Coin] Martial Training (STR +1), Wings

Stats (incognito):
STR: 6
AGI: 5
VIT: 5
MAG: 4
LCK: 5

Stats (Champion):
STR: 14
AGI: 10 (2 Silver)
VIT: 14 (4 Bronze)
MAG: 4
LCK: 5

Patron Benefits: Clergy, Paragon, Mana Font, Transportation, Magical Overload (Second Specialization, Thick Skin [STR +1, VIT +3, AGI -2])

Patron Drawbacks: Rites, Unknown, Big Brother, Monstrous Form (Devourer, Weakness: Ice)

Incantation: ”Burst, Phlegethon!!"

The Serpent

Verdant Champion: Leviathan, the Serpent

Contract Type: Bloodline
Weapon Type: Ranged/Mystic (AGI +1, MAG +1); Sovereign Waters
Body Type: Average (AGI +1)
Outfit: Skimpy (AGI +1)

Age: 14
Specialization: Water (STR +1, AGI +2, MAG +1), Beast (STR/AGI/VIT +1)
Power: Duplication, Third Eye [Gold Coin]
Perks: Dual Weapon [Silver Coin], Soul Jar [Bronze Coin], Incognito [Bronze Coin], Training (Capoeira), Monstrous Metamorphosis (STR/AGI/VIT +2), Flexibility (AGI +1)

Stats (incognito):
STR: 5
AGI: 6
VIT: 4
MAG: 4
LCK: 4

Stats (Champion):
STR: 7
AGI: 14 (2 Bronze)
VIT: 8
MAG: 11 (2 Silver)
LCK: 5

Stats (Beast):
STR: 9
AGI: 16
VIT: 10
MAG: 11
LCK: 5

Patron Benefits: Clergy, Paragon, Mana Font, Transportation, Magical Overload (Second Specialization, Amorphous Body [+2 VIT, Flexibility])

Patron Drawbacks: Rites, Unknown, Big Brother, Monstrous Form (Centaur Layout, Hoarder)

Incantation:”Drown, Leviathan!!"

The Eagle

Verdant Champion: Superbia, the Eagle

Contract Type: Bloodline
Weapon Type: Fist/Mystic (STR +2, MAG +1); Radiant Talons
Body Type: Underdeveloped (LCK +1)
Outfit: Elaborate (MAG +1)

Age: 16 [Silver Coin]
Specialization: Lightning (MAG +1, AGI +2), Beast (STR/VIT/LCK +1)
Power: Killing Blow: Fulgurian Wrath (MAG +1)
Perks: Dual Weapon [Silver Coin], Gifted (LCK +1), Closure (LCK +1), Absolute Direction, Environmental Sealing, Wings

Stats (incognito):
STR: 4
AGI: 4
VIT: 4
MAG: 4
LCK: 7

Stats (Champion):
STR: 8
AGI: 12 (1 Silver, 2 Bronze)
VIT: 6
MAG: 8 (1 Bronze)
LCK: 14 (1 Gold, 1 Bronze)

Patron Benefits: Clergy, Paragon, Mana Font, Transportation, Magical Overload (Second Specialization, Wings [AGI +1])

Patron Drawbacks: Rites, Unknown, Big Brother, Monstrous Form (Nonstandard Limbs, Crab Bucket)

Incantation: "Rise, Superbia!!"

The Bear

Verdant Champion: Fortitudo, the Bear

Contract Type: Bloodline
Weapon Type: Fist [Bronze Coin]/Melee, Enhanced (STR/VIT +2); Atlas Gauntlets
Body Type: Overdeveloped (VIT +1)
Outfit: Uniform (VIT +1) [Silver Coin]

Age: 14
Specialization: Stone (VIT +3), Beast (STR/AGI/VIT +1)
Power: Regeneration [Bronze Coin]
Perks: Enhanced Transformation, Enhanced Weapon (VIT +1), Power Artifact (Gravity) [Bronze Coin], Masculinity (LCK +1), Dual Weapon [Silver Coin]

Stats (incognito):
STR: 4
AGI: 4
VIT: 5
MAG: 4
LCK: 4

Stats (Champion):
STR: 11 (1 Silver)
AGI: 4
VIT: 21 (1 Gold)
MAG: 6 (1 Bronze)
LCK: 5

Patron Benefits: Clergy, Paragon, Mana Font, Transportation, Magical Overload (Second Specialization, Thick Skin [STR +1, VIT +3, AGI -2])

Patron Drawbacks: Rites, Unknown, Big Brother, Monstrous Form (Nonstandard Limbs, Altruist)

Incantation: ”Hold firm, Fortitudo!!"

The Bat

Verdant Champion: Nox Caelo, the Bat

Contract Type: Bloodline
Weapon Type: Melee/Mystic (STR/VIT/MAG +1) [Silver Coin]; Stygian Reaper
Body Type: Underdeveloped (MAG +1) [Bronze Coin]
Outfit: Elaborate (MAG +1) [Silver Coin]

Age: 15
Specialization: Darkness (MAG +2, VIT +1), Beast (STR/AGI/VIT +1)
Power: Hammerspace
Perks: Enhanced Sustenance (VIT +1), Gifted (MAG +1), Dual Weapon [Bronze Coin], Absolute Direction, Natural Aging, Wings

Stats (incognito):
STR: 4
AGI: 4
VIT: 5
MAG: 6
LCK: 4

Stats (Champion):
STR: 7
AGI: 9 (1 Silver)
VIT: 10 (1 Bronze)
MAG: 16 (1 Gold, 1 Bronze)
LCK: 5

Patron Benefits: Clergy, Paragon, Mana Font, Transportation, Magical Overload (Second Specialization, Wings [AGI +1])

Patron Drawbacks: Rites, Unknown, Big Brother, Monstrous Form (Nonstandard Limbs, Builder)

Incantation: "Embrace, Nox Caelo!!"

The Lion

Verdant Champion: Aurora, the Lion

Contract Type: Bloodline
Weapon Type: Fist/Melee (STR +3, VIT +1); Cor Leonis
Body Type: Overdeveloped (STR +1)
Outfit: Flowing, Enhanced (STR +2) [Bronze Coin]

Age: 16 [Silver Coin]
Specialization: Light (AGI +1, VIT +2, MAG +1), Beast (+1 STR, +1 AGI, +1 VIT)
Power: Killing Blow: Lightbringer (STR +1), Focused Assault [Gold Coin]
Perks: Dual Weapon [Silver Coin], Awareness, Training (Kickboxing), Familiar, Enhanced Outfit

Stats (incognito):
STR: 5
AGI: 4
VIT: 4
MAG: 4
LCK: 4

Stats (Champion):
STR: 16 (1 Silver, 1 Bronze)
AGI: 8 (1 Bronze)
VIT: 10 (1 Bronze)
MAG: 8 (1 Silver)
LCK: 5

Patron Benefits: Clergy, Paragon, Mana Font, Transportation, Magical Overload (Second Specialization, Powerful Aura)

Patron Drawbacks: Rites, Unknown, Big Brother, Monstrous Form (Nonstandard Limbs, Dominator)

Incantation: "Shine, Aurora!!"